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P739 EAN

1996 Citroen Zx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,081 mi
Last recorded118,081 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP739 EAN
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2014 118,081 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 114,208 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 114,165 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 109,687 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 109,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 105,965 miles

Oil leak

rear silancer joint in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2010 101,738 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 96,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 29 Aug 2008 91,557 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 91,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

lower timing cover missing

Pass 26 Sep 2007 87,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 82,992 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Zx?

Based on 468,577 MOT tests across 82,336 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,315
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
82,336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31,666
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,097
parking brake recording little or no effort 19,976
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,618
Stop lamp not working 17,900
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P739 EAN is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 101,447 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Zx fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 31,666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P739 EAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P739 EAN registered?

P739 EAN is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P739 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P739 EAN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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